With new Flights from Houston to Changi Airport via Manchester, Singapore is Closer than Ever

There is nowhere quite like it on Earth, a city-state filled with rich culture, sumptuous nature, and dazzling sights. The very word Singapore evokes images of brilliant art installations, Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as tranquil gardens and nature reserves. Flying the world’s highest-rated airline to one of the most mystical countries on the globe makes for a brilliant getaway. And travel itself to Singapore keeps improving.

Five times a week Singapore Airlines flies from Houston on the swift and eco-friendly Airbus A350 via Manchester, England to Changi Airport Singapore, considered the top-rated airport on the planet.

Anyone who dreads airports has never set foot into Changi Airport. Imagine stepping off a plane directly into an “Arrival Garden,” a subtropical paradise of ferns and broad-leafed plants. Prefer succulents? Then visit the rooftop Cactus Garden featuring over 100 varieties of cacti and arid specimens. There’s also a Piazza Garden for good measure. Funny thing is, Terminal 2 is considered the “Entertainment Terminal,” given the interactive Enchanted Garden, video game stations, and yes, movie theatre.

You know how so many airports go out of their way to discourage sleeping? Changi has sleeping chaises in every terminal. You’ll always fine kid play zones, interactive art, private lounge rentals in each terminal. (You’ll have to go to Terminal 3 for the Butterfly Garden though.) You can learn about the Singapore Peranakan community in Terminal 4 and see a wide variety of art installations. And don’t forget the Nature Trail and, naturally, the rooftop pool. (No kidding, there really is a rooftop pool!)

The world’s best airline and airport complement each other like the Supertree Grove complements the natural flora in the Gardens by the Bay. Covered in foliage and standing 16 stories tall, the Supertree Grove is among Singapore’s signature attractions, an example of how this country transforms us and visually delights our senses. The Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories also tantalize visitors with sumptuous visuals. Their almost as grand as the visuals views high above the clouds onboard an Airbus A350 aircraft can be equally dazzling, especially when flying on the one of five weekly flights from Houston via Manchester.

Surprisingly, you may not even notice the most magical element of your flight: peace and quiet. The Rolls-Royce twin engines purr with power that is 68 times greater than a Formula One race car engine but much, much quieter. Additionally, carbon fiber makes up more than 50% of the A350, making it extra light and eco-friendly.

You don’t become the world’s top-rated airline by taking the usual path. While many airlines tout a celebrity chef, Singapore Airlines calls on eight international culinary stars to help develop their menus. Featuring chef Yoshihiro Murata from Kyoto, Sanjeev Kapoor from Mumbai, Suzanne Goin and Alfred Portale from the United States, and Georges Blanc from France, among other world-renowned chefs, the International Culinary Panel has designed a dining program influenced by cuisines from around the world.

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From Houston, Premium Economy passengers can choose from seven menu choices through Singapore Airline’s “Book the Cook” program, such as seafood fried rice or chicken congee. Business Class passengers have their choice from 12 selections, including a 6-ounce chimichuri beef tenderloin, halibut, or salmon filet.

Just like the premier restaurants of the world, fine dining in the air deserves exceptional accompaniments. Singapore Airlines has trained Air Sommeliers to suggest vintages drawn from annual wine tastings. Three Master of Wine recipients, Jeannie Cho Lee, Michael Hill Smith, and Oz Clarke contribute their expertise to the onboard wine program. This acclaimed trio is well known in the international wine circle for their roles as judges, their books, and their colorful public profiles. Select your menu and let the airline pair the perfect vintage.

The culinary kaleidoscope aboard Singapore Airlines provides an entrée for guests who will soon explore Singapore’s diverse cuisine on the ground. Whether dining on a modern French menu at Gunther’s, Wild Rocket’s modern Singapore (“Mod Sin”) selections, or sushi at Ki-Sho, Singapore’s kitchens offer the world’s flavors, prepared as colorfully as the country’s vibrant artworks.

Flying direct from North America to Singapore is simply convenient onboard the specially configured A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft. The world’s longest non-stop flight from New York to Singapore will launch October 12. In November another new non-stop flight takes off from Los Angeles, and still more non-stop flights from San Francisco are being added. Altogether, that’s 27 weekly non-stop flights, among 53 total flights each week to Singapore from North America.

Onboard the A350 with Singapore Airlines, the entire flight experience has received an aesthetic makeover. From more space to ambient lighting throughout the flight, this new aircraft experience allows passengers to reimagine the comfort and ease of air travel. But the world’s premier air carrier also understands that every passenger’s primary interest is to arrive swiftly and comfortably at their destination. Singapore Airlines has combined these principles, aesthetic excellence and efficiency, to transport Houston and other North American outbound passengers on a new global travel experience.

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